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SECTION 5 – PROPANE GAS
PROPANE GAS SUPPLY
The propane gas system supplies fuel for the
gas range/oven, water heater, furnace, and
refrigerator (while in gas mode). When used and
handled properly, this system is safe and
economical and provides modern living
conveniences wherever you travel.
See Section 2 of this manual for other safety
and precautions you need to be aware of related
to propane.
How Propane Gas Works
Propane is a type of LP (Liquefied Petroleum)
gas compressed into liquid form for easy
transportation and storage. Propane gas may also
be called tank gas, bottle gas, or simply LP.
Propane is used by appliances in vapor form
only, but is stored in the tank as a liquid under
very high pressure. As the liquid gas is released,
it reverts back to a vapor and expands to many
times its compressed volume.
Propane Tank System
The storage reservoir for the propane gas
system is a horizontally mounted tank which is
permanently attached to the vehicle frame. The
tank is accessible only from the outside of the
vehicle.
Refilling Propane Tank
Since the propane tank is permanently
mounted to the frame, the motorhome must be
taken to a propane dealership for filling. Do not
attempt to remove the propane tank from the
vehicle. The tank is equipped with a fill adapter
with both internal and external threads, which
allows easy filling with any propane filling
equipment. The tank is full when liquid propane
gas appears at the overflow valve.
NOTE: The propane tank is equipped with an
automatic 80% stop-fill device.
Propane Tank Features (Typical)
Tank Supply
(Main) Valve
Tank Fill
Valve
Relief Valve
Tank Gauge
and Sender
Overflow
Valve
WARNING
Do not alter or remove propane tank
valves or gauge. Propane can escape,
which can cause an explosion resulting in
death or serious injury. Have the propane
system serviced by a qualified service
center.
WARNING
Do not fill propane container(s) to more
than 80 percent of capacity. A properly
filled container contains approximately 80
percent of its volume as liquid propane.
Overfilling the propane container(s) can
result in uncontrolled propane flow, which
could lead to a fire or explosion and result
in death or serious injury.